How to travel from Nelson Bay to Perth, Australia
The distance between Nelson Bay and Perth is around 3,421km (2,126 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 6h 40m.
4 routes found
We've found 4 different ways to get from Nelson Bay to Perth by plane, bus, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Perth → Nelson Bay if you're planning a return trip.
Fly
Fly from Newcastle (NTL) to Perth (PER).
- Duration6h 40m
- Flight time5h 30m
- Typical costA$830($555)
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Bus and Train
Take the bus to Maitland Rd Opp Beaumont St then take the train to Central Station and then to Perth.
- Duration3 days 7h
- Departsonce a week
- Typical costA$840($565)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Nelson Bay and Perth
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Nelson Bay to Perth by plane, bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus, then take the train and then fly which costs around A$605 ($405) and will take around 9h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 6h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$830 ($555).
The distance between Nelson Bay and Perth is around 3,421km (2,126 miles).
It takes around 6h 40m to get from Nelson Bay and Perth by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1 day 17h to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Nelson Bay to Perth is to fly which takes around 6h 40m and will set you back approx A$830 ($555).
The cheapest way to travel between Nelson Bay and Perth, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus, then take the train and then fly which will typically cost around A$605 ($405) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Nelson Bay and Perth. We recommend that you fly from Newcastle (NTL) to Perth (PER). instead which will take 6h 40m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Nelson Bay and Perth. We recommend that you fly from Newcastle (NTL) to Perth (PER). instead which will take 6h 40m.
Flights and Airlines
Yes you can fly from Nelson Bay and Perth. Flights depart from Newcastle (NTL) and arrive at Perth (PER) - via Adelaide (ADL). The flight takes around 5h 30m.
There is no direct flight from Nelson Bay to Perth. There is however a flight that goes via Adelaide (ADL). This services will take at least 6h 40m (not including layover time).
The flight from Nelson Bay to Perth typically takes around 5h 30m. Flights depart from Newcastle (NTL) and and arrive into Perth (PER).
The closest major airport to Perth is Perth Airport (PER) (PER) which is approximately 10km (6 miles) from Perth. Busselton Airport (BQB) (BQB) and Geraldton Airport (GET) (GET) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Drive yourself
Yes it is possible to drive from Nelson Bay and Perth. The distance is around 3,969km (2,466 miles) by road and it will take around 1 day 17h in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Nelson Bay to Perth is to fly which takes, on average, 6h 40m and will usually cost around A$830 ($555).
Compare travel optionsbetween Nelson Bay and Perth
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fly + 1 similar | 6h 40m | A$830($555) | hourly | 3,421km (2,126 miles) |
| Bus, Train and Plane | 9h 30m | A$605($405) | hourly | 3,527km (2,192 miles) |
Bus and Train | 3 days 7h | A$840($565) | once a week | 4,176km (2,595 miles) |
Drive | 1 day 17h | A$750($505) | on demand | 3,969km (2,466 miles) |
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Airports near Perth
The following major airports near Perth offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Australia and internationally.
Perth Airport (PER)
- Distance
- 10km (6 miles) from Perth
Busselton Airport (BQB)
- Distance
- 198km (123 miles) from Perth
Geraldton Airport (GET)
- Distance
- 368km (229 miles) from Perth